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artistic

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ɑɹˈtɪstɪk// UK //ɑːtˈɪstɪk// artis·tic Dialect General-service Humorous Vulgar

adj. having a natural skill for creative things like painting, music, or design. You can also use it to describe something that looks beautiful or shows a lot of imagination.

adj. possessing or displaying creative skill and imagination, particularly in the visual or performing arts. Often used to describe both the inherent talent of a person and the aesthetic qualities of an object or performance.


SIMPLE

She is very artistic and loves to paint landscapes.

CONTEXTUAL

The director's artistic vision transformed the simple stage play into a visually stunning cinematic experience.

COMPLEX

While the technical execution of the building was flawless, critics argued it lacked the artistic flair necessary to become a true landmark in the city's skyline.

Synonyms
Origin

Borrowed from French artistique, from artiste + -ique. By surface analysis, artist + -ic.

Usage

Typically functions as an attributive adjective before a noun or a predicative adjective after a linking verb.

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